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8. In order for a parish stewardship “program” to be successful, the parish needs to emphasize A. The giving of time and talent B. The giving of treasure C. Both of the above

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9. The main focus of stewardship is on A. Taking care of other people B. Taking care of your own and the Church’s finances C. Taking care of your health D. Taking care of the environment E. All of the above

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10. The Theology of Stewardship A. Argues that the spiritual life is more important than the material life B. Does not divorce the material life from the spiritual life

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12. When a pastor speaks about Stewardship to his parish A. It is inappropriate for him to mention the financial needs of the parish B. It is appropriate for him to mention the financial needs of the parish

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13. When parishioners are considering their stewardship pledge of time, talent and treasure A. They should give what they think is expected of them B. They should give to the extent that they are grateful for what God has given them

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14. According to the Theology of Stewardship money is A. A gift from God B. A necessary evil C. A four-letter word D. A five-letter word

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15. Stewardship asks us to give A. 10% of our Adjusted Gross Income B. 10% of our Taxable Income C. Whatever our pastor tells us to give D. A prayerful proportionate gift of our time, talent and treasure based upon our personal faith response

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STEP 1: The Pastoral The U.S. Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Stewardship must serve as our basis Four basic principles or convictions: 1. A mature decision 2. A conversion of mind and heart 3. Changes the way we live 4. Recognizes God as owner and giver of all gifts

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A Christian Steward …is one who Receives God’s gifts gratefully, Cherishes and tends them in a responsible and accountable manner, Shares them in justice and love with others, and Returns them with increase to the Lord

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Stewardship – What It ISN’T A program A gimmick for fund raising or volunteer recruitment Based on the Church’s need to receive Limited to time, talent and treasure given only to the Church Tithing A one-time or quick-fix strategy

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Stewardship – What is IS A way of life Based on scripture A response to the gift of life Personally enriching Intentional, planned, proportionate giving of our time, talent and treasure A lifelong journey

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“Zones” of Stewardship There are opportunities to practice stewardship in all “zones” of our life: 1. God4. Community 2. Church5. School 3. Family6. World

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The Practicality of Stewardship Stewardship affects all aspect of our daily lives: Relationships Time Gratitude Money Environment Church Relationship to church administration & fund raising

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Total Parish Stewardship Effort An annual 3-week program Ongoing formation opportunities throughout the year

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Success in stewardship is not measured in the quantity of our stewardship, but in the quality of our stewardship.

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Thank you for viewing this presentation. For more information or a personalized presentation to your parish finance council or other parish group, please contact Terri Gadzinski, Director of Development & Planning Diocese of Marquette Phone: 1/800/562-9745 ext. #138 or 906/227-9138 E-mail: tgadzinski@dioceseofmarquette.org